[Mi-abs] Convention 2012 and the performing arts division

Wed May 2 14:46:43 UTC 2012

Greetings from The performing arts division,>
We hope this message finds you well!
Thanks to you! This has been an exciting year for the division, from the release of Souned in sight Volume Two, to the development of several state performing arts divisions.

As we turn our attention to convention 2012, being held in Dallas
Texas at the Hilton Anatole Hotel
2201 North Stemmons Freeway
Dallas, Texas 75207.
I’d take this time to remind members that this is an election year!

> This year we will be electing our 2012/2014 officers. This will happen during the general membership meeting on Monday July 2.  Only due paying members should vote. The meeting time is scheduled for 1:00 to 4:00 with the elections beginning at 2:00. Room TBA.  All seats are up for election!

Current officers:
President>
Dennis HR Sumlin>
Vice President:
Jordy D. Stringer
Secretary:
Beth Allred
Treasurer
Brooke Fox
Additionally three board member seats are available as well. So remember to make this a part of your convention schedule.  We will
> Also be ratifying a new constitution this year.

This year we are proud to once again offer our membership the opportunity to show us what you’ve got! Please join us and share your
Talents at the 12th annual showcase of talent being held Wednesday July 5, 2012. “Show time 6:30 PM until 10:15 PM” room TBA.Cost $5 for
> Both entry and performance
There will be door prizes!
To sign up for the talent show, contact the Performing Arts leadership at
347-948-4445 no earlier than July 2.

As Apple is the current leader in the development of technology giving access to the blind out of the box this year during the convention the performing arts division will be raffling and I pad 2. The specs are as follows

1GHz dual-core A5 CPU
 512MB RAM
16 GBStorage
>         Front & Rear Cameras, front is VGA, rear is 720p
9.7″ LED display with 1024×768 screen resolution at 132ppi
GPU said to be 9x faster
Video output supports up to 1080p
Runs iOS 5.1
10 hour battery life
1.3 lbs
Thinne build
And your favorite and mine, Voice over!

Tickets for this amazing peace of technology start at $7 for one,
$15 for three and five tickets for $20. The Drawing will take place
During the showcase of talent Wednesday July 4. For tickets see any board member.

Join the Performing Arts division for other events like the song writers workshop with Kevin > Reeves.  Monday July 2 starting at 6PM. Room TBA and our Performing
Arts open house event on Tuesday July 3. Room TBA.

Be sure to make your presents known, and to be part of the first days of the future of the performing arts division.

Stop by our table in the exhibit hall to pick up your copy of Souned in sight Volume Two, to become a member or to find out what else the division is doing and to see how you can help!

I would like to close with the following excerpt from Dr. Maurers banquet speech,the Urgency of Optimism

 “As we have observed in the National Federation of the Blind, leadership is one vital element of progress. As an organization must have faith in its future, the leaders of the organization must be optimistic. Pessimism signifies atrophy. Operating the same old program in the same old way will not encourage growth. Optimism and openness to imagination must be a part of the leadership. Every organization is faced with the same imperative: build or wither, grow or die. The openness to imaginative thought and the faith to believe that better, more effective programs can be created are part of the spirit of the National Federation of the Blind.”

Jordy Stringer, Vice president, Performing arts division National federation of the blind
Phone:
347-948-4445
E-mail:
Jordystringer83 at gmail.com
“Disability is not a brave struggle or courage in the face of adversity… Disability is an art. It’s an ingenious way to live.”

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Today's Topics:

   1. Failure Becomes Success As Our Long Awaited Evening With
      Mitzi Friedlander Takes Place Tonight
      (excitingevents at audioaccessfm.com)

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Date: Sun, 29 Apr 2012 09:21:10 -0700
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Subject: [Mi-abs] Failure Becomes Success As Our Long Awaited Evening
	With Mitzi Friedlander Takes Place Tonight
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Hello Everyone!
Life was looking pretty grim around here last week. The folks at Audio
Access FM, an online radio station, were prepared to give you an evening
with a very popular talking book narrator Mitzi Friedlander.
Unfortunately, the technology gremlins decided that they didn't want to
chill with a cool talking book narrator. So our technology failed, and
many were left with disapointed looks on their faces.
But we've been working hard over here. Many sleepless nights were had, and
a few of us thought we'd be driven to the funny farm by the men in the
white coats, but I'm happy to say that the technology appears to be back
on track, and Mitzi Friedlander was good enough to agree to meet with us
tonight instead!
So our special Evening With Mitzi Friedlander will take place after all!
Now, if the name Mitzi Friedlander is unfamiliar to you, you have the
opportunity to learn just why so many readers  of all ages are unable to
forget this incredible lady!
That opportunity will come your way tonight at 6 PM eastern time, as
Jonathan Matte, host of Anything Entertainment on the internet radio
station Audio Access FM, presents An Evening With Mitzi Friedlander."
Join Jonathan as he tells Mitzi's story through a live interview with her.
You'll learn about Mitzi's career, the books she's read, and so much more.
Why is she so famous to talking book readers? You'll just have to tune in
tonight to find out!
To hear the show live, tune in starting at 6 PM eastern (5 PM central, 4
PM mountain, 3 PM pacific) by going to either
http://www.audioaccessfm.com/listen_live.php
or if that link gives you trouble, go to
http://www.audioaccessfm.com/broadband.php

Can't listen with your PC? No problem. The interview can be heard by
picking up your cell or lan line phone and dialing
1-712-432-3900
and when prompted, enter in access code
135845
followed by the pound sign.

This is a presentation you're sure not to forget, delivered by a young man
with a conversational style that will make you feel like you've known
Mitzi for years by the time he's done. So, at least for this Sunday, turn
off the TV, grab your favorite meal, pull up a chair, and tell your
friends to either join us by phone or pc for Anything Entertainment: An
Evening With Mitzi Friedlander"
tonight, April 29, 2012 beginning at 6 PM eastern on Audio Access FM,
Stretching The Boundaries Of Sound Entertainment And Filling Your Life
With Sweet Ear Candy!
http://www.audioaccessfm.com

Can't make the live presentation?
If for some reason you can't be there live, send an email to
daviddunphy at audioaccessfm.com
letting him know you'd like a link to download a recording of the show,
and you'll receive the link as soon as it becomes available, which will be
shortly after the interview has finished.

For all other inquiries about the interview, or if you have any questions
about the Anything Entertainment Program, contact the show host, Jonathan
Matte at
jmatte28 at audioaccessfm.com

See You tonight!!!

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